Canonical to expand cooperation with Taiwan PC makers; launching new OS next month

"Canonical, the designer of Linux-based operating system Ubuntu, is preparing to host a hardware summit in Taiwan and is hoping the event will help open the door for cooperation with Taiwan-based PC makers for them to adopt Ubuntu for their PC products, according to Jon Melamut, vice president of sales and product management, OEM Services at Canonical.

"Melamut pointed out that Dell and Lenovo both launched Ubuntu-based notebooks in 2010 and two more global brands plan to launch Ubuntu-based notebooks and all-in-one PCs in the first half of 2011.

"Melamut also noted that at the event, the company will discuss about cooperation with PC makers such as Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics, Wistron, Inventec, Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and First International Computer (FIC), and expects the event will help the makers understand Ubuntu's advantages. Most of the makers are giving positive feedback about the event, Melamut noted"

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